Assistant Professor - Physiology - Department of Biology

San Francisco State University•San Francisco, CA

1d•$97,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

San Francisco State University, Department of Biology offers an exciting opportunity for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Physiology beginning August 2027. The Department of Biology at San Francisco State University offers a dynamic learning environment, access to world-class research labs to train undergraduate and Master’s students, and mentorship and instruction by faculty who are leaders in their fields. Research can address any area of physiology, including animal or human physiology. We are especially interested in qualified candidates whose teaching, mentoring, research, and service will contribute to the excellence of our department in successfully engaging students from a variety of backgrounds.

Requirements

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree and post-doctoral experience in Biology or a biology-related field.
Evidence of scientific and mentorship accomplishments in physiological sciences.
Record of working and communicating effectively with colleagues and students.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate biology courses and/or Master’s courses related to the candidate’s specialty.
Demonstrated record of research productivity as evidenced by publication in peer-reviewed discipline specific journals.
Evidence of external funding support or the potential for external funding support.
Evidence of commitment to student success through teaching, research and/or service.

Responsibilities

Graduate and undergraduate teaching in biology.
Curricular contributions may include Systems Physiology, Human Anatomy, and undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.
Mentoring and advising undergraduate and Master’s students.
Developing an active, externally-funded research program in one’s area of specialty.
Ongoing committee and service assignments.